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The Hoosier Hysterics Podcast
Hosted by The Varsity Podcast Network · EN
Two guys obsessed with Indiana Hoosiers Men’s Basketball, Football, Women's Basketball and everything else that IU plays, discover a way to cope… this podcast. From In-depth interviews with all-time Hoosier greats of the past, present and hopefully, future--to unhinged ranting and raving about the current state of the various IU Athletics' programs, Hoosier Hysterics is made for those who bleed cream & crimson. Enjoy the madness!
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IU HOOPS ANALYSIS with EVAN MIYAKAWA
2w ago01:31:55Tap to summarizeWhat do the numbers really say about college basketball—and specifically our favorite team in the whole wide Hoosier world?? We’re fired up to welcome CBB analytics guru Evan Miyakawa of to help us make sense of it all. Trusted by over 120 D1 programs, Evan and his statistical models are a beacon of light in the brave new world of college hoops, helping coaches determine which players are worth those fat stacks of cash that are only getting fatter.We zoom out to hit trends across the sport, then zoom way in on IUBB to get Evan's honest, data-driven take on what to expect from Coach DeVries brand new roster heading into next season.Check out all the juicy info Evan has to offer at www.evanmiya.com !See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →IUFB Spring Game & NFL Draft with Matt Weaver
3w ago01:31:57Tap to summarizeThe world's foremost expert on all things Indiana football is back, none other than Peegs.com own Matt Weaver!Weaver breaks down last night's spring game, digging into which players stood out and what we might expect from different position groups going into next season. If you want the scoop on all the new and returning Hoosier players, there's nobody dishing it out better than Weaver.And oh yeah, let's talk about FERNANDO MENDOZA BEING PICKED #1 OVERALL IN THE NFL DRAFT right as the spring game was kicking off. And oh yeah, not long after that his teammate OMAR COOPER JR WAS DRAFTED IN THE FIRST ROUND TOO.What a time to be alive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →PORTALMANIA!!! with JEFF RABJOHNS
4w ago01:31:31Tap to summarizePeegs.com publisher Jeff "Rabby" Rabjohns is back for PORTALMANIA!!!! Tune in to hear Rabby's expert take on the portal haul thus far accumulated by Coach DeVries and his dedicated staff. (Hint: Rabby is happy)Learn all about our newest Hoosiers... Markus Burton, Aiden Sherrell, Samet Yigitoglu, Jaeden Mustaf, Bryce Lindsay and Darren Harris.. from the one and only Rabbi of Recruiting himself, DJ Jazzy Jeff Rabjohns.But wait! There's more! Rabby will talk about how he envisions this reborn roster playing together in the DeVries system, and will even give his thoughts on both the floor and the ceiling for these Hoosiers going into the 2026-27 season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →JEFF RABJOHNS on the STATE of IU BASKETBALL
Apr 502:31:21Tap to summarizeThe one and only Jeff Rabjohns, publisher of 247's Peegs.com and world's foremost expert on Hoosier hoops, hops on discuss where everything stands with the Indiana program. We recap the season that was, assess how strong the institutional support is, including NIL, where is the fan support at, how is the coaching, and what does it look like on the talent front with both current high school commits, and the how the the portal is set up for us just as it's about to open.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →MATT BROWN on IUMBB'S MASSIVE BUDGET
Mar 2401:45:52Tap to summarizeMatt Brown of ExtraPointsMB.com joins the show to discuss his recent article that lit the IU internet aflame! Citing the colossal budget of the 2024-25 IU men's basketball team... the largest in the nation by almost 10 million smackeroos... the Hysterics dive into all the numbers with Matt. They discuss where the money came from, where it went, how it compares to other programs, and assess just how good... or bad... is the return on investment for our beloved program.Don't miss this fascinating examination of big time college hoops with Matt, a great guy who not only knows his stuff, but is willing to put up Eric and Ward! And make sure you check out all of Matt's insightful and illuminating work at ExtraPointsMB.com !See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →ALAN HENDERSON, JENNIFER HOLMES, & JAY TOWNSEND and the IU VENTURES SUMMIT
Mar 1801:33:26Tap to summarizeThat's right not one, not two, but three special guests on today's show!Alan, Jennifer, and Jay are the perfect trifectas for this IU Ventures showcase... IU alums with sports backgrounds and the entrepreneurial spirit. And they're also a damn good time.Tune in to hear how their love of sports led to the creation of 3 very different and exciting business, and how all 3 teamed up with IU Ventures to take their dreams to the next level.Meet all 3 of these inspiring Hoosiers, and hundreds more like them, at this year's IU Ventures Founders & Funders Network Venture Summit 2026 in Bloomington at the Indiana Memorial Union on May 21-22. Spaces are limited, so sign up now to join the fun at this, the ultimate IU networking weekend!IU alum Alan Henderson is the founder of Henderson Spirits Group. Learn more about him here: https://www.hendersonspiritsgroup.com/ and follow them here: https://www.instagram.com/hendersonspiritsgroup/ IU alum Jennifer Holmes is the founder of PrecisionCare AI. Learn more about her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifervaughanholmes2187513/ and PrecisionCare AI here: https://www.precisioncare-ai.com/IU alum Jay Townsend is the co-founder and CEO of Motion. Learn more about him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-townsend1717/ and Motion here: https://www.motionsports.io/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →BUCKEYES BUMMER with BRIAN EVANS
Mar 801:24:51Tap to summarizeAh yes it's that old familiar feeling. The chips are down, our backs are against the wall, and with the whole season seemingly on the line, the Hoosiers go out and totally sh*! the bed.We are, of course, talking about IU men's basketball, with an all-time great player who played on some all-time great teams, Brian "Dutch" Evans. This year's team is not one of those teams. And while this episode could have been recorded after any one of many, many, many such disappointing outings by the Hoosiers over the last 30 years, this one happened yesterday against the Buckeyes in what now seems to be an annual "Battle of The Bubble Teams."But hey... we're still the undefeated Big Ten and National Champions in football!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →KENT BENSON & BOBBY WILKERSON
Feb 2302:11:27Tap to summarizeHoosier hoops legends Kent Benson and Bobby Wilkerson are back on to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their fabled 1976 championship season under the one and only Coach Knight. Bobby and Kent reflect on being honored at Assembly Hall earlier this month with their teammates, what it has meant to be the last undefeated team in college basketball, and what it was like to watch this year’s football team join them in eternal glory as undefeated national champions. And you simply can’t miss hearing all about the fight that almost went down in their hotel lobby during their historic title run in '76!! All that and so much more from two of the greatest Hoosiers to ever don the candy stripes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →TOM CREAN
Feb 1301:55:28Tap to summarizeCoach Crean is back and brings his unmatched expertise, insight and opinions on all things IU and college basketball at large. What was it like for him to call the game between his former schools, Indiana and Marquette? How does he view the progress of the Hoosiers under first year Coach DeVries? What is the ceiling of the current squad, and how bright is the future of the program? And oh yeah... did you know he worked with Coach Cignetti decades ago when they both where at Pitt???Hear about all of that and more from one of our favorite guests, coaches, and humans of all-time... Tom Crean!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →IU Football Recruiting & 2026 Roster with Matt Weaver
Feb 501:51:08Tap to summarizeThe ultimate Indiana football insider, Peegs.com's very own Matt Weaver, reflects on the glory of IU claiming the natty, then dives right into the 2026 roster to discuss how next year's squad is shaping up, and how Coach Cig and his staff are doing in both the portal and high school recruiting. (Hint: VERY GOOD)Before that, the Hysterics recap their in-person adventures watching the men's basketball team at UCLA (Hint: VERY GOOD) and at USC (Hint: PRETTY BAD)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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